‘Police not mandated to assist voters’

THE Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has dismissed allegations that police officers will assist illiterate or voters with disability in the Wednesday elections.

In a statement yesterday, national police spokesperson assistant commissioner, Paul Nyathi said police officers were deployed at polling stations to ensure law and order in line with the provisions of the Constitution of Zimbabwe and the Electoral Act.

“The ZRP is aware of allegations made by some political parties and civic organisations to some observers concerning police officers’ role and voting by illiterate or physically handicapped voters,” he said.

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